Medical-Surgical Nursing: Neurological & Musculoskeletal
Disorders - 330 NCLEX Questions
Course: Nursing Fundamentals | Medical-Surgical | NCLEX-RN Prep
Total Questions: 330 with Answers & Rationales
Edition: 2026 High-Yield | Seller: Original Author
INSTRUCTIONS: Each question includes 4 options, correct answer, and detailed
rationale for learning. Suitable for NCLEX-RN, ATI, HESI.
1. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
2. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
3. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
4. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
,5. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
6. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
7. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
8. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
9. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
10. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
, C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
11. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
12. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
13. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
14. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
15. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
, Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
16. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
17. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
18. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
19. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
20. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
21. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
Disorders - 330 NCLEX Questions
Course: Nursing Fundamentals | Medical-Surgical | NCLEX-RN Prep
Total Questions: 330 with Answers & Rationales
Edition: 2026 High-Yield | Seller: Original Author
INSTRUCTIONS: Each question includes 4 options, correct answer, and detailed
rationale for learning. Suitable for NCLEX-RN, ATI, HESI.
1. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
2. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
3. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
4. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
,5. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
6. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
7. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
8. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
9. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
10. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
, C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
11. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
12. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
13. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
14. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
15. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
, Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
16. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
17. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
18. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
19. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
A. Keep NPO until swallow screen
B. Give thin liquids
C. Feed rapidly
D. Supine positioning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration risk high. Keep NPO until formal swallow evaluation, then thickened liquids, upright 90 degrees.
20. After total hip replacement, which position is prohibited?
A. Abduction pillow between legs
B. Flexing hip >90 degrees
C. Walking with walker
D. Ankle pumps
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hip >90 flexion, adduction, internal rotation risks dislocation. Use abductor pillow, avoid low chairs.
21. Client with stroke has dysphagia. What is priority nursing intervention?
